All you lovebirds out there know that in just a couple of short weeks, Valentine's Day will be upon us. Some people say that ...
Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD. It was not until much later, however, that the day became ...
One of the most common explanations is that Valentine's Day has its origins in the ancient Roman fertility festival of ...
or at least it will be in a couple of weeks with Valentine's Day coming up ... all of whom became Christian martyrs, according to History.com. As one legend goes, Valentine was a third-century ...
Valentine's Day, a universal celebration of love, affection, and romantic gestures, is celebrated annually on February 14. This special day begins on February 7, with Rose Day, and is marked by ...
And while that is what Valentine's Day has evolved into, the romantic holiday hasn't always been so sweet. The exact history of Valentine's Day is a bit murky, but some historians believe the ...
The roots of Valentine's Day trace back to ancient Rome, where the feast of Lupercalia was celebrated in mid-February. This festival was a mix of fertility rituals and the pairing off of young couples ...
With the start of February this weekend, it's the beginning of Black History Month and Valentine's Day is right around the ...